ABOUT THE LIVE HEALTHY DEKALB COALITION
The Live Healthy DeKalb coalition is a group of local organizations and residents working to create a healthier DeKalb County. Live Healthy DeKalb (LHD) has been active since 2005, after the merger of two similar coalitions. It offers training, education and technical support through a network of community partners and volunteers.
Mission The mission of LHD is to build a community network through collaborations and partnerships and to improve the health of those who live, work and play in DeKalb County, Georgia.
Nonprofit and voluntary groups such as the Center for Pan Asian Community Services and Georgians Against Smoking Pollution.
Goals The goals of LHD are: To improve the overall status of health for those who live, work and play in DeKalb County.
What We Do The LHD: Hosts meetings to increase the accessibility of health services by networking and sharing information to reduce health disparities.
To increase knowledge of community issues. To expand partnerships in the community. To reduce health disparities and increase the accessibility of health services.
Who We Are LHD is a group of diverse agencies and residents that represent segments in DeKalb County. Members include: County agencies and cities, such as the City of Clarkston. 3
2019 LHD Annual Partners Guide
Entities such as hospitals, insurance companies, universities and outpatient health care providers.
Creates a presence in the community by providing awareness, outreach and education. Stays current on issues and resources in our community. Promotes and supports member agencies’ activities. Provides professional development workshops.
